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Communication Interface for SMA InvertersSMA BLUETOOTH® PIGGY-BACKInstallation Guide

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Copyright © 2011 SMA America, LLC. All rights reserved.No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photographic, magnetic or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SMA America, LLC.Neither SMA America, LLC nor SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. makes representations, express or implied, with respect to this documentation or any of the equipment and/or software it may describe, including (with no limitation) any implied warranties of utility, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. All such warranties are expressly disclaimed. Neither SMA America, LLC nor its distributors or dealers nor SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. nor its distributors or dealers shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages under any circumstances.(The exclusion of implied warranties may not apply in all cases under some statutes, and thus the above exclusion may not apply.)Specifications are subject to change without notice. Every attempt has been made to make this document complete, accurate and up-to-date. Readers are cautioned, however, that SMA America, LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. reserve the right to make changes without notice and shall not be responsible for any damages, including indirect, incidental or consequential damages, caused by reliance on the material presented, including, but not limited to, omissions, typographical errors, arithmetical errors or listing errors in the content material.All trademarks are recognized even if these are not marked separately. Missing designations do not mean that a product or brand is not a registered trademark.The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by SMA America, LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. is under license.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSThis manual contains important instructions for the following products:

• SMA Bluetooth® Piggy-BackThis manual must be followed during installation and maintenance.

The product is designed and tested according to international safety requirements, but as with all electrical and electronic equipment, certain precautions must be observed when installing and/or operating the product. To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the product, you must carefully read and follow all instructions, cautions and warnings in this manual.Warnings in this documentA warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel. It calls attention to a procedure or practice, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the SMA equipment and/or other equipment connected to the SMA equipment or personal injury.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

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Other symbols in this documentIn addition to the safety and hazard symbols described on the previous pages, the following symbol is also used in this manual:

InformationThis symbol accompanies notes that call attention to supplementary information that you must know and use to ensure optimal operation of the system.

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General warningsGeneral warnings

All electrical installations must be done in accordance with the local and National Electrical Code® ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code® CSA C22.1. This document does not and is not intended to replace any local, state, provincial, federal or national laws, regulation or codes applicable to the installation and use of the product, including without limitation applicable electrical safety codes. All installations must conform with the laws, regulations, codes and standards applicable in the jurisdiction of installation. SMA assumes no responsibility for the compliance or noncompliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the product.For all repair and maintenance, always return the unit to an authorized SMA Service Center.Before installing or using the product, read all of the instructions, cautions, and warnings in this manual.Wiring of the product must be made by qualified personnel only.

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Table of Contents1 Notes on this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.1 Scope of Validity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.2 Target Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.3 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.4 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.1 Appropriate Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113.1 Scope of Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113.2 Identifying the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124.1 Overview of Interface Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124.2 Installing the Communication Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124.3 Setting the Bluetooth Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 FCC compliance information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Notes on this Guide SMA America, LLC


1 Notes on this GuideThis guide describes how to mount and install the SMA Bluetooth® Piggy-Back add-on kit. Keep this guide in a convenient place for future reference.

1.1 Scope of ValidityThis guide applies for the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back for software versions 02.00.00.R and higher.

1.2 Target GroupThis manual is for qualified personnel only. Qualified personnel have received training and have demonstrated skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of the device. Qualified personnel are trained to deal with the dangers and hazards involved in installing electric devices.

1.3 NomenclatureIn this document SMA America Production, LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. are referred to in the following as SMA.In this document SMA Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is referred to in the following as SMA Bluetooth Wireless Technology.

1.4 Additional InformationAdditional information on Bluetooth by SMA is available in the download area of www.SMA‑America.com. Among other things, the download area contains the following items:

• Information on Bluetoooth in the technical description "SMA Bluetooth® Wireless Technology".

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2 Safety2.1 Appropriate UsageThe communication interface allows you to establish a connection via Bluetooth wireless technology between individual SMA inverters as well as between SMA inverters and communication devices (e.g., Sunny Explorer). The SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back provides data of the inverter for configuring and creating daily, monthly, and annual energy values. These can be accessed and configured using a communication device (e.g., Sunny Explorer).The SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back is compatible with all SMA Bluetooth devices in terms of radio frequency. The interface is provided as an add-on kit or pre-installed in the inverter. Please also observe the respective inverter installation guide.The following inverters can be retrofitted with the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back:

• SB3000US, SB4000US• SB5000US, SB6000US, SB7000US• SB8000TL-US, SB9000TL-US, SB10000TL-US• WB3000US, WB3800US• WB5000US, WB6000US, WB7000US, WB8000U

Displaying spot values and parameter values is possible. Inverters that cannot be configured via the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back can be configured via the USB service interface and Sunny Data Control or through RS485 and the Sunny WebBox.

The communication interface complies with the following standards:• FCC Part 15

In addition, you will find a current overview of the standards at www.SMA-America.com. If you have any questions, please contact SMA.SMA offers the communication interface as an add-on kit or preinstalled on the inverter. Observe the respective inverter installation guide.

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2.2 Safety InstructionsDANGER

Risk of lethal electric shock when opening the inverter.Death or serious injuries will result.

• Only qualified personnel may perform work on the inverter.• Disconnect the inverter on the AC and DC sides as described in the inverter manual.

NOTICE

Touching the communication interface can cause electrostatic discharges.Damage to components will result.

• Avoid coming into contact with connections of the components and plug contacts.• Ground yourself before touching the component. Touch the PE or an non-coated part

of the inverter enclosure.Possible communication faults via Bluetooth wireless technology.Certain ambient conditions can reduce the connection quality and data transmission speed between Bluetooth devices.

• Mount or install the Bluetooth device at a distance of at least 3 ft. (1 m) from the following devices:– WLAN devices– Microwave ovens– other devices that use the 2.4 GHz frequency band

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3 Unpacking3.1 Scope of Delivery

3.2 Identifying the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-BackType labelYou can identify the communication interface by the type label. The type label is located on the front of the communication interface.Software version You can see the software version of the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back via the communication device, e.g., Sunny Explorer or Sunny Beam with Bluetooth. If necessary, refer to the manual of the communication device.

Position Quantity DescriptionA 1 Piggy-Back: BTPBINV.BG1B 1 ManualC 1 Label with FCC certification

Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC


4 Electrical ConnectionThis section describes the installation and connection of the communication interface.

4.1 Overview of Interface Slot

4.2 Installing the Communication InterfaceDetermining a free NetID before installing the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-BackSMA recommends detecting a free NetID with a mobile communication device before installing the communication interface. Some of the mobile communication devices you can choose include:

• Sunny Beam with Bluetooth• Laptop with Bluetooth and Sunny Explorer software

You can find information on how to determine a free NetID in the respective manual of the communication device.

Position DescriptionA Interface Slot

Commissioning of a Bluetooth PV plant with 1 masterAlways commission a Bluetooth PV plant with only 1 master (e.g., Sunny Beam with Bluetooth, Sunny Explorer). As soon as the Bluetooth network is up and running, you can integrate further masters into the Bluetooth network.Sunny Beam with Bluetooth and SMA Bluetooth RepeaterThe Sunny Beam with Bluetooth and the SMA Bluetooth Repeater cannot register any Bluetooth devices which are set to NetID 1. The NetIDs of the inverters may only have values from 2 to 9 and from A to F.

A

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Proceed as follows to install the communication interface for the aforementioned SB, WB and SWR inverter models:

1. If another communication interface: is already installed, disconnect the installed communication interface from the interface slot.

2. Plug the communication interface to the left of the interface slot. The far right pins on the lower row of pins remain free.

3. Set the NetID (see Section 4.3 „Setting the Bluetooth Communication“ (Seite 13)).

4. Close the inverter as described in the inverter installation guide.

☑ The communication interface is installed.

4.3 Setting the Bluetooth CommunicationThe inverter can communicate with a communication device and can be linked to other inverters via Bluetooth. To ensure the devices communicate with each other and are interlinked, they have to be set to the same NetID.

DANGER

Risk of lethal electric shock when opening the inverter.Death or serious injuries will result.

• Open the inverter as described in the inverter installation guide.

NetIDThe NetID serves to distinguish PV plants with SMA Bluetooth in close proximity of each another. SMA Bluetooth devices recognize your Bluetooth PV plant via an assigned NetID. The NetID can be a number from 1 to 9 or a letter from A to F. NetID 1 is not possible for Sunny Beam with Bluetooth.

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Setting the NetIDThe NetID is set via the rotary switch on the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back.1. Use a screwdriver (1/8 in. / 2.5 mm) to turn the

arrow on the rotary switch to the correct position. The meanings of the switch positions are explained in the following table.

2. Close the inverter as described in the inverter installation guide.☑ The NetID is set. You can detect the inverter with a communication product (e.g., computer with

Sunny Explorer).

5 UpdateThe SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back is updated via the Sunny Explorer. It is not required to replace the Piggy-Back. Existing settings and data of the inverter will be saved after the update process. Only perform the update if the inverter has sufficient feeding-in power to the grid of at least 50 W. Restart the Sunny Explorer if the update was successful.

Assignment of the switch positionsNetID Function0 Bluetooth is switched off.1(Status upon delivery)

Bluetooth is switched on. The SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back can only connect to a maximum of 2 computers with SMA Sunny Explorer. A connection to the Sunny Beam with Bluetooth is not possible.

2 - F Bluetooth is switched on. The device can interlink with all SMA Bluetooth products with the same NetID.

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6 TroubleshootingProblem Cause Corrective measure

Sunny Beam / Sunny Explorer does not establish a connection to the inverter (with SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back).

The inverter (with SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back) has not been commissioned.

Commission the inverter as described in the inverter installation guide.

The inverter (with SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back) is not in feeding-in operation.

Wait until the inverter switches to feeding-in operation.

The SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back is not correctly connected.

Check if the SMA Bluetooth Piggy Back is correctly placed on the interface slot (see page12).

The NetID is set to 0. Set the NetID of your PV plant (see page 13).

The Sunny Beam with Bluetooth and the SMA Bluetooth Repeater cannot register any Bluetooth devices which are set to NetID 1.

Determine a free NetID, as described in the Sunny Beam with Bluetooth manual. Only NetIDs from 2 to 9 and from A to F are possible. Set the detected NetID of your PV plant (see page 13).

The NetID of the Sunny Beam /Sunny Explorer is not set to the NetID of the PV plant.

Set the NetID of your PV plant (see page 13).

The connection quality is not sufficient.

Change the position of your devices in relation to one another, in order to shorten the radio link. If that is not possible install the SMA Bluetooth Repeater, in order to close the radio gap. For a higher range you can also use the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back Plus with antenna.

The connection between the inverter (with SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back) and the communication device is often interrupted.

The connection quality is not sufficient.

Change the position of your devices in relation to one another, in order to shorten the radio link. If that is not possible install the SMA Bluetooth Repeater, in order to close the radio gap. For a higher range you can also use the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back Plus with antenna.

The inverter will not perform the Bluetooth Piggy-Back update.

The feeding-in power to the grid is less than 50 W.

Only perform the update if the inverter has sufficient feeding-in power to the grid of at least 50 W.

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7 Technical DataMechanical Data

Communication

Interfaces

Ambient conditions during operation

Width x length 2 in. x 31⁄8 in.(50 mm x 81 mm)

Weight 21⁄8 oz (60 g)

Communication interface BluetoothMaximum free-field communication rangea

a With integrated SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back

up to 165 ft. (50 m)

Number of 10-pin female header 1Number of 14-pin female header 1

Ambient temperature ‒13 °F … +185 °F(‒25 °C … +85 °C)

Relative air humiditya

a non-condensing

5 % … 95 %Maximum operating altitude above mean sea levelb

b above mean sea level (AMSL)

9 840 ft. (3 000 m)

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8 FCC compliance informationThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A & B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SMA could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Contact SMA America, LLC


9 ContactIf you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the SMA Serviceline. We require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance:

• Type and serial number of the inverter• Serial number of the communication interface• Type and serial number/version of the communication device (e.g., Sunny Beam,

Sunny Explorer)• Detailed description of the problem

SMA Solar Technology America, LLC6020 West Oaks Blvd, Ste 300Rocklin, CA 95765Tel. +1 916 625 0870Tel. +1 877-MY SMA TECHTel. +1 877 697 6283 (Toll free, available for USA, Canada and Puerto Rico)Fax +1 916 [email protected]

SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc.2425 Matheson Blvd E , 8th FloorMississauga, ON L4W 5K5 , CanadaTel. +1 877 506 1756 (Toll free, available for Canada)[email protected]

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